You only are immortal, the creator and maker of mankind; and we are mortal, formed of the earth, and to the earth shall we return.  For so did you ordain when you created me, saying, "You are dust, and to dust you shall return."  All of us go down to the dust; yet even at the grave we make our song: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

It is a wise thing to plan your own funeral, and it is a powerful experience for those who attend a funeral to know that the funeral service had been planned by the deceased.  We have materials to help you - feel free to look at our Planning a Funeral, Funeral Readings, and Familiar Hymns for Funerals materials.  Please contact the office for further information.

If you are planning to attend a funeral at IHS, directions can be found through the "contact us" link above, and please know that you are very welcome here.